Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
VOD TV review: Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 7
November 6, 2013 | Neil BrazierEverything is coming to an awfully predictable conclusion at Downton Abbey. Edith is toying with her emotions, Tom has settled his (at least for this episode), Bates knows Anna’s assailant and it’s all going to come to a head.
Any … Read More
VOD TV review: Homeland Season 3 Episode 5 (The Yoga Play)
November 5, 2013 | David FarnorPhoto: (C) 2011 FX Networks LLC. All Rights Reserved
[This review continues spoilers]
“She’s alone.” “She’s always been alone.”
That’s Saul (Mandy Patinkin) and Quinn (Rupert Friend) discussing Carrie, after Saul explains that she’s been acting as a double agent … Read More
iTunes short film review: Little Favour
November 5, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Patrick Viktor Monroe Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Salmon, Paris Winter Monroe, Nick Moran Watch online: iTunes
Benedict Cumberbatch is surely the world’s busiest man. This year alone, he has worked on seven films. But while he romps into cinemas … Read More
UK TV review: Low Winter Sun
November 4, 2013 | Chris BryantMark Strong stars in this bleak, unpredictable, subtle crime drama.Read More
VOD film review: Daybreakers
November 4, 2013 | Selina PearsonEthan Hawke, Sam Neill and Willem Defo are fangtastic in this fun dystopian vampire flick.Read More
VOD film review: Spike Island
November 3, 2013 | Ian LoringThis nostalgic tale of friendship and growing up is an underrated, universal treat.Read More
VOD film review: Moneyball
November 2, 2013 | Chris BryantCharming, witty and with an unquestionable core of passion.Read More
VOD film review: World War Z
November 2, 2013 | Chris BryantAn uneven tone turns a tough, brilliant film into a lifeless, stale rewrite. Read More
VOD film review: The Green Hornet
November 2, 2013 | David FarnorSeth Rogen, Jay Chou and MIchel Gondry are a winning team in this entertainingly offbeat action comedy.Read More
VOD film review: Now You See Me
November 1, 2013 | David FarnorThis magical thriller is hugely entertaining to watch as long as you don’t look too closely.Read More